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  • Sleeps21
  • Bedrooms9
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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The Five Bells Inn is an impressive, former pub resting in the village of Upwell, Norfolk. Bar area. WiFi. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Wisbech 6.4 miles; King's Lynn 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1145750)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From €5344

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This detached, stone annexe is based on a smallholidng on the outskirts of Ludlow, within the Shropshire Hills AONB. Open-plan layout. Electric woodburner. WiFi. Ludlow 4 miles; Richards Castle 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1000613)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 30th May
for 3 nights From €368

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A marvellous five bedroom holiday home settled in rural Gloucestershire, in Ley near Huntley. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. En-suites. Huntley 1.5 miles; Gloucester 8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1094495)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From €1515

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Superbly-appointed barn conversion near Stirling. Quality accommodation. Ideal for touring central Scotland, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Walking, cycling, fishing nearby. Stirling 5 miles. (Ref. 14772)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From €760

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Upper Hurst Farmhouse is a wonderful holiday home resting just outside Hartington in Staffordshire. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Scenic views. EV charging. Buxton 12.2 miles; Bakewell 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1131577)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €1166

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Hazel is a lovely, single-storey shepherd's hut situated on the outskirts of South Leigh, Oxfordshire, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Oxford 12.5 miles; Bibury 21.5 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 19.9 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 24 miles. (Ref. 1167984)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €389

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A beautiful, semi-detached cottage settled in Picton near Gwespyr, Flintshire. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Garden. Prestatyn 4.5 miles; Denbigh 15.6 miles; Llandudno 25.7 miles. (Ref. 1110159)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Sat 5th Jun
for 3 nights From €338

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From €453

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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The Loft @ Wisteria Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom holiday home resting in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Enclosed courtyard. Pet-friendly. Tenby 2.9 miles. (Ref. 1140000)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €446

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5

    Outstanding

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A well-presented, two-bedroom home resting in Killin, Stirling. Close to amenities and lake. Contemporary. Allocated parking. In National Park. Aberfeldy 22.1 miles; Pitlochry 36.3 miles; Perth 45.1 miles. (Ref. 1099355)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights From €599

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Pit Close is a wonderful, single-storey abode nestled in the rural outskirts of Stockland near Dalwood, Devon. Countryside. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Axminster 6.1 miles; Honiton 6.7 miles; Seaton 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1153557)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €726

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Orcaber Farm Barn, a delightful pet-friendly barn conversion nestled near Austwick in North Yorkshire, boasts a woodburning stove, an enclosed garden. Settle 5 miles (Ref. 1199056)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €561

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Beautifully appointed, stone-built barn conversion in a secluded part of Dartmoor National Park on owner's smallholding. Garden, pet-friendly. Lovely views. Ideal romantic retreat. Tavistock 4 miles. (Ref. 952016)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €354

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Treetops is an outstanding detached retreat in Southerton, Devon, boasting a woodburning stove, private balcony, a barbecue, and gorgeous woodland views. Sidmouth 5.3 miles; Exmouth 9.9 miles. (Ref. 16749)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
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Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €674

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A simply gorgeous cottage near the Peak District National Park. Stunning Countryside Views. Hot Tub, Games Room. Wood Burning Stove. Leek 5.5 miles; Peak District National Park 8 miles. (Ref. 1097710)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From €1170

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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An impressive barn conversion near the Peak District National Park. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Games Room. Woodburning stove. Parking. Open-plan. Stoke 9.3 miles. Stafford 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1120305)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From €1170

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €635

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, two-bedroom abode is perched in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084628)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €868

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb five-bedroom detached house resting on the outskirts of Bainton near Great Driffield in East Yorkshire. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Barbecue. Beverley 11.7 miles. Bridlington 17.2 miles. Scarborough 25.8 miles (Ref. 1084574)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €1613

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  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ten Gables, a stunning house located in the town of Driffield in East Riding of Yorkshire, boasts en-suite facilities, a bubbling hot tub and barbecue. Bridlington 11.8 miles; Scarborough 21.5 miles; York 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1171323)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Wed 2nd Jun
for 3 nights From €2214

If you are looking to enjoy all the beautiful beaches, scenic walking trails or fascinating activities and attractions of a family holiday without all the crowds and queues of the summer months, why not take the whole family one of these May half-term beaks?

Why May Half-term Breaks?

May half-term breaks offer everything you can enjoy on a holiday without all the hassle of a peak season break. So, why not make the most of the kids being off school and whisk them away for a May half-term holiday? Whether it’s a short break near a UK city or a week-long holiday on the British coast, there’s a perfect getaway for everyone in this collection.

Whilst many Brits favour the summertime for a staycation, we think a Spring getaway is just as special! During this time, you’ll get to see adorable, new-born animals during a countryside walk, soak up the blossoming flora of the UK’s forests and make the most of seasonal attractions as they begin to open.

Get away for a May half-term holiday full of fun and adventure that both you and the kids will enjoy, creating valuable memories for the future.

Places to Visit During a May Half-term Holiday

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to locations for a May half-term break! For little ones, or those who prefer a slower pace when on holiday, there are numerous bustling fishing villages in Norfolk to wander around or there are plenty of beautiful blue flag beaches that are ideal for bathers and building sandcastles in locations like Pembrokeshire. If the weather turns there are plenty of farm parks and zoos scattered across the country, as well as theme parks like Alton Towers in the Peak District.

Other great places for May half-term breaks in the UK include:

Scotland

Snowdonia

Brecon Beacons

Lake District

Cornwall

Devon

Edinburgh

York

Chester

Types of Spring Holidays

No longer interested in May half-term holidays UK? Don’t worry, there are ample spring holidays to choose from. If you’re looking for a holiday during the Easter period, we recommend browsing this range of Easter breaks or these April holidays.

Or, if you want to treat mum to a memorable getaway, why not check out this collection of Mother’s Day cottages?

Only after a short getaway? A May bank holiday break or spring bank holiday cottage could be perfect for you. View the full selection of short breaks around the UK.

And don't forget to check out our collection of August bank holiday cottages too.